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Apr 2021
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Weekly Roundup: April 16th

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What is democratic socialism?
Democratic socialists have done well in some Democratic Party primaries ahead of November's midterm elections. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who each call themselves democratic socialists, have won elected office. But what are the tenets of d ... Show More
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What did the United States and Iran just agree to?
In the last day and a half, President Trump threatened to wipe out Iranian “civilization,” then announced a two-week ceasefire. We discuss what we know about the terms the United States and Iran are negotiating, and where things go from here.This episode: senior political corresp ... Show More
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Answering your questions on the midterms & more
You had questions about the upcoming midterm elections, and other political topics. In this podcast, we try our best to answer some of them.This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent ... Show More
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Thursday, April 1, 2021: George Floyd's Girlfriend Testifies
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